Hamburg is a borough located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Hamburg has a 2024 population of 4,534. Hamburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,292 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamburg is $77,285 with a poverty rate of 8.05%. The median age in Hamburg is 41.3 years: 38.8 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,004 | 92.22% |
| Two or more races | 122 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 2.6% |
| Native American | 52 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,967 | 2.21 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Non Family | 833 | 1.12 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Married | 742 | 3.08 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 312 | 2.9 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 80 | 2.74 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
61.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 306 | 9.84% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 16.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 496 | 15.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,175 | 37.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 409 | 13.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 2,549 | 592 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 107 | 28 |
| Black | 89 | 89 | 4 |
| Native American | 52 | 52 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 10 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,089 | $52,554 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,273 | $57,917 | $78,854 |
| High School Graduate | $31,850 | $45,238 | $29,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,029 | $80,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,829 | $52,404 | $32,155 |
| Some College | $48,558 | $57,115 | $32,375 |
$41,829
Average Earnings
$52,404
Average Male
$32,155
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.66% of Hamburg residents speak only English, while 7.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,958 | 324 | 8.19% |
| Black | 113 | 25 | 22.12% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 25 | 9.54% |
8.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.74%
Male Poverty Rate
7.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamburg is Black, with 22.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamburg is White, with 8.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.86% |
| Some College | 3.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.45% |
| Female Employed | 5.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,136 | $90,833 |
| Households | $59,614 | $77,285 |
| Married Families | $98,646 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,844 | $43,983 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
226
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 5.9% |
| Native American | 40 | 76.92% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 29.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
71.3%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.2%
Born in Hamburg
95.09%
Native Born
4.91%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
4.51%
Naturalized
95.09% of Hamburg residents were born in the United States, with 84.2% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,838 | 61 | 1.28% |
| 2028 | 4,777 | 61 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 4,716 | 60 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 4,656 | 61 | 1.33% |
| 2025 | 4,595 | 61 | 1.35% |
| 2024 | 4,534 | 60 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 4,474 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 4,471 | 101 | 2.31% |
| 2021 | 4,370 | 78 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 4,292 | -59 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 4,351 | -11 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 4,362 | 15 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,347 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 4,339 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 4,342 | 51 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 4,291 | 51 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 4,240 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 4,232 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4,232 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,114 | 127 | 3.19% |
| 1990 | 3,987 | -24 | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 4,011 | 102 | 2.61% |
| 1970 | 3,909 | 162 | 4.32% |
| 1960 | 3,747 | -58 | -1.52% |
| 1950 | 3,805 | 88 | 2.37% |
| 1940 | 3,717 | 80 | 2.2% |
| 1930 | 3,637 | 873 | 31.58% |
| 1920 | 2,764 | -2,074 | -42.87% |